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Swage Tool - Dan18 - 03-29-2014
I have a Swage tool that came with a 45 caliber slug gun...I can't figure out how to easily get the lead slug our of the tool...if a even tap the plunger with a small amount of pressure the slug won't leave the tool... when I push on the rod by the nose of the slug...what maintenance should I do to the tool ...it appears clean I have oiled it to aid in dropping out the slug still NG
RE: Swage Tool - Gussy - 03-29-2014
Did you prelube the slug before forming? I've not used what you have, but modern swaqging requires a prelubed slug for easy removal. Try Lyman spray case lube.
RE: Swage Tool - Kenny Wasserburger - 03-29-2014
Slug must be oiled before swaged or you will have trouble. 3&1 oil is real good for this.
KW
RE: Swage Tool - Dan18 - 03-30-2014
(03-29-2014, 11:24 PM)Kenny Wasserburger Wrote: Slug must be oiled before swaged or you will have trouble. 3&1 oil is real good for this.
KW
thanks for all the advice, will try lubing the slug instead of the tool...I think that's the way to go...Dan
RE: Swage Tool - Kurt - 03-30-2014
You don't want to use to much lube or it will make an ugly looking bullet
My swage lube is a mix of mineral oil and lanolin. a very thin almost dry coat on a case lube pad like a RCBS or just a little on your finger tips if your just doing a few will do.